A core principle of restorative practices is that they are most effective when used before any conflict has occurred.
After the students leave, I print the task cards, place one inside each egg, and hide them around the room. On the day of the hunt, students work in small groups and are assigned a specific egg ...
Teachers can include students in the process of designing a tool to measure their understanding of content—an additional learning opportunity.
When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence and focused attention.
Math vocabulary alone isn’t a silver bullet—but research shows it’s linked to stronger academic achievement when paired with expert teaching practices.
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Successful group work in middle and high school requires thoughtful design. These strategies help teachers structure collaboration so every student contributes—and learns.
Students may associate history class with memorizing dates, but they should be learning the skills of evidence collection and ...
Small changes in language and classroom routines can increase connection and improve learning for young students.
After years of search and experimentation, this teacher finally hit on a room layout that allowed for efficient shifting between whole class, small group, and independent work.